Full Stack Developer

Itron, Inc. • Chicago, IL

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. This role is part of the team building Itron’s digital construction reporting capabilities for Utilities & Energy customers, leveraging the newly acquired Locusview products. You’ll design and deliver end-to-end features—from intuitive web experiences to scalable backend services—that transform field-captured data into accurate, client-ready reports (including PDFs with geospatial/map content). You’ll work collaboratively across engineering and product, lead with accountability, and contribute hands-on code that improves customer outcomes, performance, and reliability. We welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences; if you’re excited about the impact of this work, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, including ownership of production systems and end-to-end delivery.
• 2+ years of experience building web UIs with Angular or React, plus strong CSS/SCSS skills.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Node.js in backend development.
• Proven experience designing and building scalable microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, backend design patterns, and system architecture.
• Experience with relational databases (data modeling, query optimization, and reliability considerations).
• Proficiency with Git and modern version control workflows.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, CI practices, and agile methodologies; able to work collaboratively and iterate quickly.
• Experience building on SaaS platforms or enterprise-grade systems with high availability and data integrity needs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example through code quality, clear communication, ownership, and accountable execution.
• A collaborative, customer-focused mindset—able to translate customer and field needs into practical technical solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PDF generation tools or document rendering frameworks (e.g., JSReport or similar), including layout and typography considerations.
• Familiarity with geospatial technologies and mapping concepts (e.g., Esri platforms, spatial data, map tiles, or custom mapping solutions).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) in production environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS (EC2, S3, ECS) and cloud-native design patterns.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and observability tooling (logging/metrics/tracing).
• Exposure to performance tuning for large datasets and complex rendering workflows, with a track record of innovative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve full stack reporting features that are customer centric and aligned to Utilities & Energy workflows, balancing usability, performance, and reliability.
• Design, develop, and deliver scalable backend services using Java and Node.js, contributing significant hands-on code and owning features from design through deployment.
• Develop and maintain front-end components using Angular or React, collaborating closely with design/product to deliver accessible, responsive, and maintainable UI.
• Design systems that transform large volumes of field-captured data into structured outputs (tables, summaries, and map visualizations) that are clear, consistent, and client-ready.
• Implement report rendering pipelines that generate fixed-layout PDFs, including embedded maps and geospatial context, with a focus on quality and readability.
• Solve complex visualization challenges such as label density, overlapping map annotations, and maintaining clarity and scale in constrained PDF layouts.
• Partner with product managers to authentically clarify requirements, estimate work, prioritize features, and plan releases for reporting capabilities.
• Apply and advocate for best practices in coding standards, testing, security, observability, and system design—helping the team stay agile and innovative.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and development workflows to increase quality, reduce cycle time, and strengthen accountability for production outcomes.
• Mentor and collaborate with engineers through reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing—building a supportive, inclusive team culture.
• Research, propose, and implement new technologies or approaches that enhance report performance, rendering quality, and developer productivity.

Benefits

• This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees